Bartholdi’s Lion - A Symbol of Belfort and its Territory

Le Lion mesure 11m de haut et 22m de large

Crédits-photos : Belfort Tourisme

A symbol of the city's heroic resistance during the attack of 1870-1871, the Lion of Belfort was created by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the famous sculptor of the Statue of Liberty. Built against the cliffs of the Citadel in blocks of pink sandstone, the Lion is an integral part of the city's identity today. Proudly standing 11 m high and 22 m long, it has been watching over the city since 1880. When night falls, the illuminated Lion creates a magical scenery in the Belfort sky.

> Open daily (except 1 Nov, 25 Dec and 1 Jan). Admission: €1, or with the Pass Multisites, or the M